General information
On the basis of my earlier work experience, I am ready to share my knowledge in the areas of local government, rural life and agriculture. I want to see that the planned administrative reform would not be reduced to just a merger of municipalities, but would grow into a comprehensive state reform that results in a caring, sustainable and competitive Estonia.
As an islander from Hiiumaa, I want to keep an eye on the regional impact of the laws that are passed, including their impact on the life on our islands.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
4802
Date of birth:
10.04.1960
Place of birth:
in Tallinn Divorced, one daughter and two sons
Education:
Tallinn Kristiine Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 4) 1978;
Tallinn University of Technology 1983, mechanical engineering (equivalent to Master’s degree)
Tallinn University of Technology 1983, mechanical engineering (equivalent to Master’s degree)
Career:
Tallinn University of Technology, Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, assistant 1981–1982, Chair of Mechanical Engineering, engineer, senior engineer, head of laboratory, postgraduate student 1983–1988;
Ministry of Social Affairs, Head of the Construction and Supplies Department, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Social Welfare Institutions 1988–1992;
AS Kapa, executive director 1993–1994;
Hiiu County Council, head of the Management Services Department 1994–1996;
Emmaste Rural Municipality, Mayor 1996–1999 and 2005–2007, project manager 2003–2005
Ministry of Social Affairs, Head of the Construction and Supplies Department, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Social Welfare Institutions 1988–1992;
AS Kapa, executive director 1993–1994;
Hiiu County Council, head of the Management Services Department 1994–1996;
Emmaste Rural Municipality, Mayor 1996–1999 and 2005–2007, project manager 2003–2005
Party affiliation:
Social Democratic Party 1997–
Membership in representative bodies:
9thRiigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2000–2003), 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee), 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2014–2015), 13th Riigikogu;
Emmaste Rural Municipality Council 1999–2005, also elected in 1996 and 2005
Emmaste Rural Municipality Council 1999–2005, also elected in 1996 and 2005
Other activities:
Estonian Rye Society;
Sõru Yacht Club;
Hiiumaa Tennis Club;
Lions Club Hiiumaa;
Sõruotsa Village Society;
Estonian Historical Ships Society; articles in the Estonian press
Sõru Yacht Club;
Hiiumaa Tennis Club;
Lions Club Hiiumaa;
Sõruotsa Village Society;
Estonian Historical Ships Society; articles in the Estonian press
Hobbies:
tennis, gardening